Cuckoo Catfish Tank Mates & Compatibility

Cuckoo Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus

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TemperamentSemi-Aggressive (5/10)

Adult Size25 cm

Temperature24–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneMid-level, Bottom

StockingGroup of 4+

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Cuckoo Catfish & Channel Catfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Checker Barb

Synodontis multipunctatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChecker Barb: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Checkerboard Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Cuckoo Catfish & Chequered Rainbowfish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Cherry Barb

Synodontis multipunctatus · Puntius titteya

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Cherry Shrimp

Synodontis multipunctatus · Neocaridina davidi

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Shrimp: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Synodontis multipunctatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Chili Rasbora

Synodontis multipunctatus · Boraras brigittae

Cuckoo Catfish & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Chipokae Mbuna

Synodontis multipunctatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Chocolate Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Hypselecara temporalis

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Chocolate Gourami

Synodontis multipunctatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Cuckoo Catfish & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Christmas Fulu

Synodontis multipunctatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Chuco Cichlid

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Clown Killifish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Cuckoo Catfish & Clown Knifefish

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Cuckoo Catfish & Clown Loach

Synodontis multipunctatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Loach: Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Clown Pleco (L104)

Synodontis multipunctatus · Panaqolus maccus

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Cuckoo Catfish & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Synodontis multipunctatus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Cuckoo Catfish: Semi-AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive